Prithvi Shaw Echoes R Ashwin's "Colleagues, Not Friends" Sentiments On Indian Players

18.07.2023 - 11:51 sports.ndtv.com

Veteran Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin dropped a bombshell on fans as he revealed that players in the national team are more of 'colleagues' than friends.

As Indian cricket lovers were trying to overcome Ashwin's sentiments, young opening batter Prithvi Shaw echoed the all-rounder's sentiments, suggesting the players hardly open up to each other.

Shaw, who has been out of favour across formats when it comes to national team selection, revealed that while players do talk to everyone, they hardly open up to each other about what happens in their life.

In an interview with Cricbuzz, Shaw was asked which player he opens up to in the team about the difficult points in his career.

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Indian cricket team batter Prithvi Shaw made his debut for English county side Northamptonshire in the England Domestic One-Day Cup 2023 but his innings ended in a hit-wicket dismissal. Shaw opened the batting against Gloucestershire but his innings came to an end in the 16th over. The right-hander was batting on 34 when he failed to handle a bouncer from Paul van Meekeren and ended up falling on the stumps. It was an unfortunate end to an innings where the youngster looked in good touch as he slammed two boundaries and one six during his stay at the crease.

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